The older gentleman sat at the end of the table talking non-stop to the young girl on her laptop. Paul and I joined the table with our coffees and the intention to get a little work done at the coffee shop. This sweet man would have none of that--it was important for introductions all around. Within minutes we were having a delightful … [Read more...]
I Remember Her
Click Play on this song before reading this post. Mary Louise Perlando was born in a house in Oakland, California, in 1920. The baby girl in a family of three. She was born to Croatian immigrants. Grandma eloped at 18 to marry Johnny Allen, a Greek man who drove the bus on her route. They were madly in love. Married 15 years, Johnny … [Read more...]
The Hurting Beside Us
Seated at a table for dinner -- a family of four strangers would be our company for the evening. This precious Tennessee restaurant off the beaten path of a winding road held the promise of a home cooked meal and live country music. Kind formalities and introductions were exchanged followed by a dash of awkward silence. My girlfriend and I … [Read more...]
